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Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sorento Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sorento Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,148

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $342

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,101

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $286

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelForesterForesterSorento
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $24,995
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $23,270
Skid plate (one) 110 110  
Rear spoiler 353 353 200
Cargo net 46 46  
Class II trailer hitch 299 299  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Universal garage door opener   87  
Luxury Package     1,600
Cargo mat     90
Antilock brakes (ABS)     595
Class III trailer hitch     340
Skid plate (one) 71 71  
Rear spoiler 230 230 154
Cargo net 30 30  
Class II trailer hitch 195 195  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Universal garage door opener   56  
Luxury Package     1,430
Cargo mat     70
Antilock brakes (ABS)     531
Class III trailer hitch     262
Options (change) 808 1,078 2,825
Options (change) 526 701 2,447
Destination 645 645 670
Total Price $28,148 $29,618 $28,490
Total Invoice $26,101 $27,462 $26,387

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sorento

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,397
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,264
Model Year200820082006
ModelForesterForesterSorento
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4224hp H4192hp V6
TransmissionA4M5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7280, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17245/70-16
Total Price$28,148$29,618$28,490
Adjustments for Features-1,055-3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,093$29,278$28,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,185$0
Total Invoice$26,101$27,462$26,387
Adjustments for Features-978-3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,123$27,147$26,387
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,024$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year200820082006
ModelForesterForesterSorento
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedEX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
5-speed automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Hood scoop $100 
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Skid plates  $150
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter  $25
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Barometer  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Total Value of Features$4,935$4,220$3,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,055$340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-978-3150

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sorento features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sorento

Model Year20082006
ModelForesterSorento
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in106.7 in
Length176.6 in179.8 in
Width68.3 in73.3 in
Height65.0 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.4,113 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in58.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft366.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Kia Sorento specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Sorento EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Automatic headlights100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested150094%
Total Not Requested1006%

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